The snowy interlude has been lovely and produced great pics but I now long for some warming colour.
Happily, by March our rhododendrons and azaleas will be blooming again in the garden and we can look forward to being dazzled by their vibrant shades for several months.
Until then I'll surround myself with indoor colour.
I bought this book last year and what a joy it is. '100 Flowers to Knit and Crochet' by Lesley Stanfield. If you haven't seen it do try and take a look.
Her blooms are really lifelike
The book illustrates some clever ways to use them and so I'm currently experimenting with ideas.
Meanwhile, over the weekend I gathered together a few cheery shades and wouldn't you know it......
my needles produced more little smiling faces!
Until next time
Eli
We are a long way off from blooming flowers here. We might see some crocus in March or April.
I agree about color. My own thoughts are leaning towards Valentine's Day with lots of pink and red.
That book looks great. And your new little friends are adorable!
Posted by: Helen | 20 January 2010 at 01:15 PM
Ah, when the rhodies start blooming....send some pics! Our flowers are ages away here...it has snowed the past two days. !!!
Posted by: Martha | 20 January 2010 at 01:55 PM
Hi Eli, Please pop over to my blog to pick up your award. Looking at your photos today makes it particularly appropriate - what wonderfully sunny bright and summery colours. Glorious. Carol xoxo
Posted by: Wee Cute Treasures | 20 January 2010 at 04:37 PM
Dear Eli,
Thank you for sharing such vibrant colors with us! Flowers in March would be a delightful treat to look forward to; but in the meantime, your lovely knitted ones look like they'll foot the bill quite nicely :).
Love to you,
Marqueta
Posted by: Marqueta | 20 January 2010 at 06:11 PM
What an adorable entry!!LOVE how your bright yarn skeins "morphed" into preciously cute animals!! Brillaint! I must check out oyur pattern line, that Panda is too cute!
Posted by: nancy anderson | 20 January 2010 at 07:04 PM
Dear Eli,
Oh, how wonderful to have photos of your gorgeous azaleas to enjoy until they bloom again. Spring will be here before we know it, but it looks like you have found such lovely colors to keep you happy till then. The book looks so charming, and I love the sweeties you knitted. Your talent will never cease to amaze me, dear Eli. I enjoyed your post as always, and your lovely, cheerful photos! Thank you for your kind comment! I do so wish you could come for a visit and that I could visit you too. I am thankful we have our journals to connect us across the ocean!
Much love to you!
Paula
Posted by: Paula | 21 January 2010 at 01:47 AM
Oh Eli, such beautiful colours and the book looks amazing, cant wait to see your creations
Love ya xoxo
Posted by: Janine W | 21 January 2010 at 07:44 AM
Hi Eli
More gorgeous little knitted characters! I don't know how you do it.
We didn't have much snow here in North Devon but I am so looking forward to Spring.
I have a copy of '100 flowers to knit and crochet'. It is a lovely book isn't it?
Love and best wishes
Posted by: Debbie | 21 January 2010 at 09:42 AM
Your new little friends are so cute! You are so talented with wool. I love them.
Hugs, Rhondi
Posted by: Rhondi | 23 January 2010 at 02:49 AM